Forage and Grass Genetics and Genomics

Dear Colleagues,

Global climate change and continuous population growth are affecting agricultural productivity and driving the diversification of the human dietary structure. As the core feed sources for the sustainable development of global animal husbandry, forage and grass are also crucial plant resources for soil as well as water conservation and ecological restoration. Traditional forage varieties are gradually failing to meet the requirements of modern agriculture and animal husbandry in aspects such as biomass accumulation, stress tolerance, and nutritional quality. The research on forage genes still confronts numerous challenges, including the complexity of polyploid genomes, the difficulty of genotype–phenotype association analysis, and the environmental safety assessment of genetically modified forage. This Special Issue, "Forage and Grass Genetics and Genomics", presents the research progress in forage molecular genetics, proteomics, biotic or abiotic stress, and inter-biological interactions. The goal is to integrate multidisciplinary knowledge with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to promote the development of forage breeding towards high efficiency, precision, and sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Peizhi Yang
Dr. Jinghui Gao
Dr. Yuman Cao
Dr. Tieyuan Liu
Guest Editors

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